Aeronautical Decision Making (ADM)

The FAA. The pilot. The medical examiner.

Application of stress management and risk element procedures. Situational awareness, problem recognition, and good judgment. The mental process of analyzing all information in a particular situation and making a timely decision on what action to take.

It could happen to me. It cannot be that bad. It will not happen to me.

I can do it. Taking chances is foolish. Nothing will happen.

Follow the rules. Rules do not apply in this situation. I know what I am doing.

Do it quickly to get it over with. It could happen to me. Not so fast, think first.

Anti Authority, Impulsivity, Macho, Resignation, and Invulnerability. Poor situational awareness, snap judgments, and lack of a decision making process. Poor risk management and lack of stress management.

Invulnerability. Machismo. Impulsivity.